Portable One Recommends Purchase AppleCare+ for iPad with the purchase of your iPad

(Can't I wait and get AppleCare+ later?
AppleCare+ offers 2 total years of warranty, AppleCare expert support
and accidental damage protection. AppleCare+ should be purchased at the
same time with a new iPad. If not, then it must be purchased within 60
days of your iPad's purchase date and requires an appointment with your
local Apple Store where you'll be required to bring in your iPad for
inspection before they will sell it to you at full price with sales tax.)

Every iPad comes with one year of hardware repair coverage through its limited warranty and up to 90 days of complimentary support.
AppleCare+ for iPad extends your coverage to two years from the
original purchase date of your iPad and adds up to two incidents of
accidental damage coverage, each subject to a $49 service fee plus
applicable tax. (1) In addition, you’ll get 24/7 priority access to
Apple experts via chat or phone.

How to get AppleCare+

Add it to your shopping cart during the checkout process when you purchase your new iPad.
Or buy it within 60 days of your iPad purchase:

Online (requires you to verify your serial number and run a remote diagnostic)

At an Apple Store (if AppleCare+ is purchased separately from iPad, inspection of iPad and proof of purchase are required.)

By calling (800) 275-2273 (requires you to run a remote diagnostic and provide proof of purchase)

One stop for technical support

Because Apple designs iPad, iOS, and many applications, iPad
is a truly integrated system. And only AppleCare+ provides one-stop
service and support from Apple experts, so most issues can be resolved
in a single call.

Important notes

(1) Service coverage is available only for iPad and its original
included accessories for protection against (i) defects in materials or
workmanship, (ii) batteries that retain less than 80 percent of their
original capacity, and (iii) up to two incidents of accidental damage
from handling of your iPad, each incident being subject to a $49 service
fee plus applicable tax. Replacement equipment that Apple provides as
part of the repair or replacement service may be new or equivalent to
new in both performance and reliability. See terms for full details.

(2) Local telephone fees may apply. Telephone numbers and hours of operation may vary and are subject to change.

(3) Availability of each option depends on country in which service is
requested and location of Apple Authorized Service Provider. Service
coverage may be subject to certain restrictions.

(4) AirPort must be purchased up to two years before your iPad purchase or during the term of your AppleCare+ coverage.

AppleCare+ benefits are in addition to any legal rights provided by
consumer protection laws in your jurisdiction. The company obligated
under AppleCare+ in the United States is AppleCare Service Company,
Inc., an Arizona corporation and wholly owned subsidiary of Apple Inc.,
doing business in Texas as Apple CSC Inc. Purchase of the plan is not
required to purchase iPad. For complete details, see
terms.